United States Constitution Test (2024)

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What is the primary power given to the Legislative Branch in the US Constitution? Options: Make Laws (items for the future), Enforce Laws (items in the present), Interpret Laws (Items from the past), All of the Above.

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Make Laws (items for the future)

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If a bill passes one of the houses of Congress, what is the next step?

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The bill then goes to the other house of Congress for review and vote.

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When the bill reaches the President, what are his options?

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The President can sign the bill, veto it, or use a pocket veto.

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Why did the writers of the US Constitution make it so hard to pass a bill to become a law?

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The writers wanted to be certain that a law that was passed and created would only benefit the country.

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Why is the Electoral College used to elect the President?

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It allows for all states to be a part of the election process, regardless of size, location, or population.

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How are the number of electoral votes for each state determined? Options: The electoral votes are equal to the number of representatives each state has in Congress., The electoral votes are determined by the population of the states - states with larger populations have more electoral votes., The number of electoral votes can change from election to election depending on a states population., All of the above.

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All of the above.

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What is the purpose of the President's cabinet? Options: The President's cabinet acts as a negotiator between the legislative and executive branch., The President's cabinet is given the power to select a new President if it is necessary., To advise the Presidents on matters concerning a wide variety of topics., All of the above

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To advise the Presidents on matters concerning a wide variety of topics.

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What types of cases are heard by the Circuit Courts in Missouri? Options: Criminal cases - normally have a judge and a jury, Family cases - child custody, legal changing of a name, Juvenile cases - cases involving a minor.

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All of the above.

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What is the purpose of the appeals courts? Options: Decide if a case is unconstitutional, To gather and review evidence of a case for a new verdict., Review decisions that were made by a lower court and that the law was applied fairly., All of the above.

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Review decisions that were made by a lower court and that the law was applied fairly.

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What types of cases are heard by the US Supreme Court? Options: Cases that only involve the federal government, Review cases of a lower court, in order to determine if the verdict was constitutional or not., Review all cases that ruled on by the appeals court., All of the above.

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Review cases of a lower court, in order to determine if the verdict was constitutional or not.